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DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections-operations, preparedness, and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions.

SECURITY OFFICER 1-CAMP NAVAJO
Job Location:



Camp Navajo, Bellemont, AZ


Posting Details:



Salary: Up to $18.3500 Per hour (DOE) Grade: 15 OPEN UNTIL FILLED RESUMES WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY


Job Summary:


This position provides armed security services to Camp Navajo facilities to protect against threats that would justify use of force, to include deadly force. Conducts physical security activities associated with installation access control and critical asset protection. Provides other physical security equipment and services necessary to secure ARNG resources, and personnel as approved by Army Operations Division Protection branch (ARNG-ODP). Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement of workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Job Duties:


Responsibilities include:
• Provides armed installation security through control entry to and egress from the installation/facility via designated access control points (ACP) at the outer most perimeter of the boundary or cantonment area. Access control includes random inspections of privately owned vehicles and personnel entering DoD owned or controlled installations and facilities, including items in the vehicles and items that are carried by personnel.
• Control entry to and egress from designated restricted area while maintaining logs of access, including support of CN MWR programs. Conducting vehicle and rail car inspections for deliveries with HAZMAT /explosive / ordnance into the restricted area. Conducting security and escorts for HAZMAT / explosive / ordinance material transported to the restricted area. Support compliance with Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance program.
• Provides patrols to ensure security of Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas (MEVAs). Answer and respond to dispatch calls from authorized authorities. Conduct and assist in traffic accident investigations and civil/criminal investigations. Interacts with foreign military and civilian nationals during inspections.
• Security checks of installation/facility perimeters, and sensitive or critical areas to counter criminal, terrorist, and hostile threats. Monitor Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and devices, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). monitors IDS in support of OOD storage mission. Responds to all IDS alarms on the installation.
• Serve as first responder to preserve life, limb and eyesight and act IAW National Incident Management system to emergency response. Provide emergency escorts and access to external emergency responders. Assist in the direction to evacuate the installation personnel and secure installation infrastructure during a natural disaster, terrorist incident, industrial accident, or any other emergency event requiring evacuation of personnel.
• Function as dispatch officer for on post emergency services and/or serve as first responder to an incident on the installation to preserve life, limb and eyesight and act IAW National Incident Management system to emergency response. Provide emergency escorts and access to external emergency responders.
• Provide information to civic/public and/or government identified visitors and direct traffic management through designated traffic plans and/or parking areas consistent with force protection measures as prescribed by regulation and/or installation policies. Operate and maintain emergency response equipment: such as Patrol vehicles, Fire extinguishers, AEDs, Generator Light sets, Traffic cones, Barricades, Radios, First Aid equipment, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):


Knowledge of:
• General Access Control Point operating procedures, patrol operations and emergency response.
• Ability to learn and apply search & seizure, arrest, use of force procedures.
• Must possess a functional knowledge of personal computer operations in a network environment.
• Electronic devices (i.e., radio and communications, computers, monitors, recording, and photography) and other security equipment.
• Ability to learn standardized federal laws, regulations, methods, procedures, operating techniques, state, and local laws to perform tasks including, but not limited to, apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene; performing dispatcher duties involving passing of directions and information to officers on posting assignments; seeking, detecting, and protecting evidence and witnesses at the scene of an incident; and detaining witnesses and suspects.
• Ability to comprehend a wide variety of security, fire, and environmental alarm systems and the action appropriate in the event of their activation.
• Firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations.
• Understand and follow Army Regulation (AR), Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) Directives, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), policy letters and other written guidance.

Skilled in:
• Effectively and professionally interact with installation personnel and civilians, in person and telephonic.
• Thorough understanding of the English language and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Safety with advance operations of weapons.
• Safety in the operation of security vehicles.
• Performance of all job duties and responsibilities in a safe and effective manner - mitigating risk to oneself and others.
• Reading and comprehending complex written documents, policies, and interpreting how those policies should be applied locally.
• Maintaining confidence and composure in high stress situations.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Limited Application of law enforcement duties to include but not limited to report writing, detainment, appropriate use of force, sound judgment and decisiveness.


Ability to:
• Apply various levels of force in compliance with policy, regulations, or procedure.
• Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence or incapacitation of the Shift Supervisor, SOII.
• Demonstrate the ability to physically perform assigned duties.
• Carry and operate a firearm and/or additional weapons (lethal and nonlethal) and demonstrate a high level of proficiency, competence, and safety.
• Safely operate a state vehicle and state issued equipment
• Render first aid.
• Monitor and respond to security equipment, including but not limited to, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS), phone and radios
• Maintain good civil order of visitors and residents and guard against trespassers and prevent damage to property.
• Provide Security Enforcement at special events
• Carry weapons (lethal and less than lethal) in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes
• Maintain a working knowledge of Department of Emergency Management directives, operating procedures and orders in relation to security.
• Work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Selective Preference(s):


Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. The preferred candidate for this position possesses and Arizona (DPS) Guard Card, has experience working within the Military Police, former law enforcement or Security field. Has certification in Physical Security Courses and Anti-Terrorism Courses.

Pre-Employment Requirements:


Special Job Requirements:
• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• In State travel required.
• Individual is required to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 3 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.
• Must be able to qualify on all assigned and issued weapons to include lethal and less than lethal.


If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.


All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).


Benefits:


The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance


Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page


Retirement:


Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

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The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer